Along with the tube fly and string leech boxes and wallets, I decided to have a selection of tubes and shanks for the tying community. I have been using these plastic tubes for a couple of years, and they have proved to be very versatile and affordable. The unique tapered design allows the angler to tie the tubes in either direction. The tube fits standard beads and cones and tube cones as well. If the back cup is tied forward, it pushes water like a pan head and gives the fly a larger profile. I gave just a few examples of some of the different patterns that can be tied with the (SPEYCO TUBES). I have made smallmouth popper heads and musky flies with these tubes as well. These tubes are priced affordably so the true artists can get thier hands on these to experiment without breaking the bank. Holding these tubes for fly tying is very simple; I just use a darning needle.
The Tubes are sold in packs of 50 for $6 with 12" of silicone junction tubeIn a 200 tube section of each size for $22 with 4 feet of silicone junction tube.
Free shipping with promise of some spey fly pictures for the site!
TUBES ARE AVALABLE IN FOUR SIZES;IN 50 PACKS AND 200 COUNT MULTI-PACKS ** MADE IN THE U.S.A.**
SMALL 1 11/32" *** 34 mm
MEDIUM 1 1/2" *** 40 mm
LARGE 1 3/4" *** 45.5 mm
X-LARGE 3 1/2" **** 91 mm
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These are are a great substitute for 3/16 tungsten beads. They are a great fit on all the speyco pipes. They will also fit 3/32 metal and plastic tubes
* Oval shaped
• Makes a great mandril backer for stiffing plastic tubing on the vice.
• Very Strong and affordable.
• Also can be use as a fly shank , adds a good amount of weight to the fly.
• Wire Diameter 1/16 .063" about the same diameter of a heavy salmon hook.
• Easy to manage 2 foot Cut Lengths, cut directly on the vice for making custom length flies.
• Comes Straight ( NOT COILED) and Spring Tempered.
• Makes a nice small profile body .
• Most standard beads and cones slide right on.
• 6" of silicone junction tubing included.
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PTFE tubing has the lowest friction coefficient of any tubing, and is semi-translucent, remains flexible at extreme temperatures and in harsh fishing environments. Ends do not burn to a mushroom must be glued or melted into host tubing.
Fits all 1/8 plastic tubing that I offer.
Specifications:
*Material PTFE
*Temperature range is -400 to 500°F (-240 to 260°C); melts at 620°F (327°C).
*Tensile strength is 2500 to 4000 psi.
*ID 0.032"
*OD 0.056"
*Wall thickness 0.012"
